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The Knicks are favored by 10.5 points in tonight’s matchup with the Nets. New York is 3rd in the Eastern Conference with a record of 48-32, while Brooklyn is 11th in the East with a record of 32-48.
This division matchup will be played at Madison Square Garden and is scheduled to tip-off at 7:30 ET. The Knicks have won three straight games and will be looking to extend that streak against the Nets.
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New York Knicks vs Brooklyn Nets Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Knicks have gone a perfect 3-0 in their last three head to head matchups vs. the Nets. In the previous three head-head to matchups between the Nets and Knicks, the Knicks have gone 3-0 vs. the spread with an average scoring differential of 12 points per game.
- In their last ten games away from home, the Nets have a straight up record of 3-7 while going 3-7 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 107 points per game in these contests.
- Across their last five home contests, New York has been good against the spread posting a mark of 3-2. Their overall mark in these games was 3-2, while averaging 113 points per game.
- The last three games that Brooklyn was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
- As the betting favorite, the Knicks have an ATS record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 2-1.
New York Knicks vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction
On the season, Brooklyn is 39-41-0 on the over/under, and their games have averaged 224.1 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 210, and the team’s last two games have gone under.
In terms of their ATS record, the Nets are 33-44 overall and have failed to cover the spread in their last three games. On the road, they are 13-26 ATS compared to 20-18 at home.
The Nets are coming off a 106-102 win over the Raptors, where they were favored by 12 points. This improves their record to 32-48 for the season, and they are currently 11th in the Eastern Conference.
This season, the Nets have been the underdog in 54 of their 80 games. As the underdog, their ATS record is 20-31, with an average scoring differential of -7.5 points per game.
Brooklyn’s O/U record for the season is 39-41-0, and their games have averaged an over/under line of 224.9 points per game. Today’s line is set at 210.
So far this season, the Nets are averaging 110.7 points per game, which is 24th in the NBA. In road games, they are averaging 109.1 points per game.
When it comes to pace, the Nets are 23rd in the league at 96.8 possessions per game.
One area where the Nets have excelled is in three-point shooting. They are 8th in the NBA in made threes at 13.4 per game. Overall, they are shooting 36% from beyond the arc.
On defense, the Nets come into the game ranked 14th in the league in points allowed at 113.4 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 104 points per contest (2nd). The Nets defense is coming off a game in which they held the Raptors offense to just 44.2% shooting. Overall, they gave up 102 points to Toronto.
The Knicks have won three straight games and are looking to extend their ATS win streak to four games. Today, they are favored by 10.5 points and have a record of 34-11 as the favorite this season. In the Eastern Conference, the Knicks are in 3rd place with a record of 48-32.
New York’s ATS record for the season is 45-34, and they have covered the spread in five straight home games and three straight on the road. At home, the Knicks have an average scoring margin of +6.1 points per game.
In their most recent game, the Knicks defeated the Celtics by a score of 118-109. They were 3-point underdogs heading into the game. The O/U line for the game was 220.5, and the Knicks’ O/U record for the season is 34-45-1.
This season, the Knicks have an average over/under line of 222.1 points. Today’s line is set at 210, and the team has gone over the O/U line in three straight games.
At home this season, the Knicks are averaging 111.0 points per game, which is 25th in the NBA. Overall, they are 19th in scoring at 112.7 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage, New York is 21st in the league at 46%.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Knicks are 14th in three-point percentage at 36%. They are also 10th in three-pointers made per game with an average of 13.2. In terms of pace, New York is last in the NBA at 94.8 possessions per game.
So far this season, the Knicks have outscored the NBA scoring average in 43.8% of their games. In terms of assists, they are 29th in the league with an average of 24.4 per game.
Coming into the game, the Knicks defense has held opposing team’s to fewer points than the league average in 28.7% of their games. Currently, they are 2nd in the NBA at 108.1 points per game allowed. For the season, New York is ranked 25th in fewest fouls per game. Team’s are averaging 19.8 free-throws per game vs. the Knicks and have an overall field goal percentage of 47.0%.
With the Knicks being favored by 10.5, our NFL analytics models has this one playing out 113-112 in favor of the Knicks.
New York Knicks vs Brooklyn Nets Betting Tips
- Take the Knicks on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Nets (+10.5)
- Projecting a combined 225 points, we like the over
New York Knicks Injury Report
- Julius Randle – Shoulder – Out
Brooklyn Nets Injury Report
- Ben Simmons – Back – Out
- Dorian Finney-Smith – Knee – Out
- Dennis Smith Jr. – Hip – Out
- Keita Bates-Diop – Shin – Out
- Cameron Johnson – Toe – Questionable
- Day’Ron Sharpe – Wrist – Questionable
- Jacob Gilyard – Hip – Probable
- Dariq Whitehead – Shin – Out
- Jaylen Martin – Ankle – Out
